Golite Breeze backpack Sierra Nevada scene where Susan Alcorn and others in her book hikedWe're in the Mountains - Not Over the Hill - by Susan Alcorn cover - ISBN 0936034025 - contains stories of backpacking women
Isabella Bird never walked the Camino de Santiago

Press Kit for Susan Alcorn, author of the in print publications:

Camino Chronicle: Walking to Santiago (2006), ISBN 0936034033

We're in the Mountains, Not Over the Hill: Tales and Tips from Seasoned Women Backpackers (2003) ISBN 0936034025

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Camino Chronicle Articles and press releases
Camino Chronicle Questions and Answers
256 pages, 24 b & w photos, appendix, 5-page index, bibliography, regional outline maps. Publication date: June 15, 2006, $14.95 retail. Dealer rate sheet upon request.
 
We're in the Mountains Cover Photos
We're in the Mountains Reviews
We're in the Mountains Articles and Press Releases
We're in the Mountains Questions and Answers
288 pages, 16 b & w photos, appendix, 4-page index, bibliography, . Publication date: May 2003, reprinted 2005 $14.95 retail. Dealer rate sheet upon request.
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Bookstore announcement for We're in the Mountains
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Bookstores: How to order

You can order Camino Chronicle (0936034033) from Baker & Taylor, Mountain N'Air Books or directly from us. Call or email customer service for discount schedule 866-219-8260 or email backpack45 at yahoo.com. We're in the Mountains (0936034025) is available from the above sources as well as Charles Marangio.

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Oakland, CA 94611
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510-339-3441 / 866-219-8260

 

Emma Gatewood, one of the first backpacking women,  first hiked the entire 2160 mile Appalachian Trail at the age of 67.  She last hiked it at the age of 76.
 Isabella Bird was doing outdoor hiking 125 years ago.

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